Affidavit of Non-Collusion - Form Required with All Bids and Proposals

Summary:

Affidavit states that the bid or proposal is genuine

States that the bid or proposal is not done in the interest or on behalf of any unnamed person

Certifies that the bidder has not conspired with or solicited another company to create a fake bid for comparative purpose

Certifies that the bidder has not asked competitors to refrain from bidding

Certifies that the bidder has not conspired with a competitor or other company to create an unfair advantage over other bidders

Details:

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Administrative Code, Division 10, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 10.15, each bid/proposal must include an affidavit of the Bidder/Proposer that the bid/proposal is genuine, and not a sham or collusive, or made in the interest or on behalf of any person, and that the bidder/proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder/proposer to submit a sham bid, or any other person, firms, or corporation to refrain from bidding, and that the bidder/proposer has not sought by collusion to secure for himself/herself an advantage over any other bidder/proposer.

Bidders/Proposers MUST complete, notarize, and submit the attached "Affidavit to Accompany Proposals or Bids" with the bid/proposal.

Failure to include an Affidavit with the bid/proposal will render the bid/proposal non-responsive and will result in its rejection.